During 18-19 July 2025, the EU unveiled its 18th “package” of sanctions launched against Russia since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. Among these measures, the EU seeks to close an apparent loophole by which...more
8/19/2025
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Welcome to our Litigation 2024 Year in Review and 2025 Outlook. In this report, we examine the legal trends that have shaped the commercial landscape in Europe and the UK and explore how these developments are likely to...more
2/11/2025
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The UK’s latest sanctions affect multiple areas and actors, including Turkish, Chinese, and Dubai-based entities alleged to support Russian military activities.
This Client Alert is published in the context of ongoing...more
The new measures bar the import of iron or steel products processed in countries other than Russia but incorporating Russian-origin iron or steel components. The measures form part of a series of significant sanctions updates...more
The price cap operates as an exemption to the ban on transportation of Russian seaborne crude oil to other countries.
This Client Alert is published in the context of ongoing developments and should be read in conjunction...more
12/12/2022
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Economic Sanctions ,
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The ban hits new investment in Russia and certain professional services, while also restricting imports of Russian oil, coal, and gold and exports of key industrial goods.
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The new measures against Russia’s ally largely parallel the UK’s sanctions against Russia itself.
This Client Alert is published in the context of ongoing developments and should be read in conjunction with Latham’s...more
The measures prohibit gold imports and add new SDN, Entity List, and asset freeze designations.
This Client Alert is published in the context of ongoing developments and should be read in conjunction with the Latham &...more
7/5/2022
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Belarus ,
Belarus Sanctions ,
Biden Administration ,
Economic Sanctions ,
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Japan ,
Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) ,
Russia ,
SDN List ,
Trade Restrictions ,
UK ,
Ukraine